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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.30, 42.36 and 20.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.30, 42.36 and 20.68 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.30 : 42.36 = 20.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.30/42.36 = 20.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.30x = 42.36 × 20.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.30x = 876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876.00/28.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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